CHAPTER SIXTEEN — A NEW BEGINNING

The first morning after graduation felt strange.

David stood in front of his mirror, holding his university admission letter.

He had dreamed about this moment for years.

Computer engineering.

The career he had always wanted.

He should have been completely happy.

But something was missing.

Marilyn.

They had promised to keep in touch, but university life was different. New people. New responsibilities. New dreams.

David packed his suitcase.

Before leaving, he looked at the old photograph they had taken together on graduation day.

He smiled.

“This isn't the end,” he whispered.

Then he placed the photograph inside his wallet.

His journey was beginning.

And somewhere in another town, Marilyn was beginning hers too.